£11,950.00
This is an excellent example of a Triumph GP Replica registered for road use.
As it’s registered for use on the roads, it would make an exoioc “cafe racer” just as it is. Or, use it as a sprint / track bike. You choose.
This motorcycle is 95% correct when it comes to those rare, and hard-to-find, parts. For those that would like to use the correct Mega exhausts, you can buy them from a well known exhaust manufacturer. However, the owner wanted to use this motorcycle at events where the tracks have a maximum 95Db rule. So he has had baffles installed so that it falls within the maximum 95Db rule.
Genuine Triumph Grand Prix motorcycles are now very hard to acquire. Most owners won’t sell them and many are in museums. So, if you want a Triumph GP replica, you can spend years acquiring the very rare parts and then building one. Or, you can short-cut the process and buy one like this superb example.
A brief history of the Triumph GP.
The model was made by the Triumph Competition Department ready for the Grand Prix / TT season after the great Ernie Lyons proved it to be a viable winning design in 1946. He won the 1946 Manx GP on a rigid-framed Triumph with a Triumph 500 twin engine that had been adapted. The most obvious adaptation was the replacement of the cylinder head and barrel. He used an all ali-finned barrel and head from a wartime generator that Triumph had supplied to the War Department.
The Triumph GP 500 twin was made between 1947 and 1950. The first 9 bikes were supplied to chosen competition riders and specific dealers. These were the Mk1 version. The MK1 had a longer Mega exhaust, a longer front mudguard and a Chrome 4-1/4 gallon fuel tank.
Two releases of MK2 versions followed. These were supplied to dealers and privateers. The Mk2’s had a slightly larger 4-1/2 gallon tank.
I don’t believe there were many Mk3 versions made. The Mk3 came out in 1950, the last year for the GP. The Mk1 and Mk2’s had BTH magnetos, but the Mk3 was supplied with a Lucas race mag. It also had the front brake scoop and was equipped with the revised Mk2 Sprung hub. The Mk3 had a few other alterations including the left side oil tank so that it was easier to fill in the pits. It also had a band around the clutch basket as they found that the basket had a tendency to splay when worked hard.
About this Triumph GP replica
The owner is a Triumph enthusiast. Like many of us, our vintage motorcycles are sometimes more about the thrill of the chase, rather than using the motorcycle extensively. In this case, the owner spent many years sourcing the correct parts for his Triumph GP replica. Most of the motorcycle parts are either new or completely refurbished. There are many elements on this bike that are different to an ordinary Twin Cylinder Triumph 500 from the late 1940’s.
Here is a short-version of what the motorcycle has:
- V5c UK registration papers
- New Triumph fuel tank with correct GP race baffles
- New correct 1 gallon oil tank
- New flanged alloy 19″ wheels with S/s spokes
- New Avon Road Rider period-correct tyres
- Correct 8″ front brake plate (Note only the Mk3 GP had a scoop)
- Frame was painted in epoxy 2k
- Fitted with correct (and rare) competition rear frame section
- New headstock bearing
- Correct new front fork shrouds / fork brace / rear mudguard stays
- New correct Triumph GP replica folding foot pegs
- New AMAL carbs and float chamber
- Close Ratio 4-speed gearbox
- New clutch
- Fitted with a very rare Vokes remote oil filter
- Fitted with a very rare tacho drive
- Chronometric rev counter
- New cables, handlebars, levers and chains.
Like I mentioned, it’s 95% true to type.
It’s a running and riding motorcycle that will need the carbs fettling a little and the brakes will need to be bedded-in.
Viewing – By appointment. In the first instance, please contact TheTimingChest and we will connect you with the owner.
Treat yourself to a lovely Triumph GP replica that will provide you with great pleasure.
If you would like to see a little more about the Triumph motorcycles, visit the Triumph Owner’s Club page here
